Press releases, Federal Reserve Bank Statements, Legal Documents, etc. which have relevance to the fixed income and/or swap markets.
Documents Ordered by Post Date:
July 2009
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Standard and Poor's Downgrades Ambac to 'BBB' by
On June 24, 2009, Standard & Poor's downgraded Ambac Assurance Corp. to "BBB" and placed the company on CreditWatch Negative
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Lehman Bankruptcy: Bar Date Established by
The bankruptcy court granted Lehman's motion to establish a September 22, 2009 "Bar Date" on claims against Lehman Brothers Holdings and related entities. For derivative transactions, a "Derivatives Questionnaire" must also be filed by October 22, 2009.
December 2008
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Lehman Bankruptcy Court Swap Procedures by
Final order of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court establishing procedures for the termination and/or assignment of swaps and other derivatives entered into by Lehman Brothers and its various affiliates.
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GASB 53 by
Accounting standards for swaps and other derivatives.
November 2008
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Rating action